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... that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you get up your network and configuring for your device. Every effort has been made to help you installed updated firmware/software for Internet access. 2 WAP3205 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It...
... that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you get up your network and configuring for your device. Every effort has been made to help you installed updated firmware/software for Internet access. 2 WAP3205 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It...
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... Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 70 8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 74 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey 74 8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile 76 8.7.3 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network 77 Part II: Technical Reference 79 Chapter 9 Monitor...81 9.1 Overview ...81... 10.12 WDS Screen ...98 Chapter 11 LAN ...101 11.1 Overview ...101 11.2 What You Can Do ...101 11.3 What You Need To Know ...101 WAP3205 User's Guide 7
... Universal Repeater Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 70 8.7 Connecting the WAP3205 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router 74 8.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey 74 8.7.2 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Profile 76 8.7.3 Deploying the WAP3205 in your Network 77 Part II: Technical Reference 79 Chapter 9 Monitor...81 9.1 Overview ...81... 10.12 WDS Screen ...98 Chapter 11 LAN ...101 11.1 Overview ...101 11.2 What You Can Do ...101 11.3 What You Need To Know ...101 WAP3205 User's Guide 7
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.... You can have the following methods to manage the WAP3205. • Web Configurator. You can set up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. You can connect to the WAP3205 to access network resources. Figure 1 WAP3205 Network 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 Use any of the WAP3205 using a (supported) web browser. • WPS (Wi-Fi...
.... You can have the following methods to manage the WAP3205. • Web Configurator. You can set up a wireless network with other and access the Internet. • Wireless. You can connect to the WAP3205 to access network resources. Figure 1 WAP3205 Network 1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP3205 Use any of the WAP3205 using a (supported) web browser. • WPS (Wi-Fi...
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...an access point and a wireless client at the same time. This is being used in the network to which you want to connect your WAP3205, or simply how the WAP3205 is the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you also want to connect. • Universal Repeater. In Client mode, you should... figure is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode if you want to extend your network and you want to allow clients to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. CHAPTER 2 WAP3205 Modes 2.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on page 24 to view the Status screen...
...an access point and a wireless client at the same time. This is being used in the network to which you want to connect your WAP3205, or simply how the WAP3205 is the operating mode of the WAP3205, which you also want to connect. • Universal Repeater. In Client mode, you should... figure is an existing wireless router or access point in this mode if you want to extend your network and you want to allow clients to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. CHAPTER 2 WAP3205 Modes 2.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on page 24 to view the Status screen...
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... on page 101) to set to the LAN port of the WAP3205. 2 The default IP address of setting up a network with the WAP3205 as an access point. 3.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode 1 Connect your WAP3205 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the range between the... wireless clients and the WAP3205. 3.3 What You Need to configure the wireless settings ...
... on page 101) to set to the LAN port of the WAP3205. 2 The default IP address of setting up a network with the WAP3205 as an access point. 3.3.1 Setting your WAP3205 to AP Mode 1 Connect your WAP3205 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the range between the... wireless clients and the WAP3205. 3.3 What You Need to configure the wireless settings ...
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...to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To use your computer's IP address. Enter "ipconfig" to show your WAP3205 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode 3 ...WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information on configuring your computer in access point mode. 3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter 10 on page 85 and Chapter 11 on page 101 for information on the configuring your wireless network...
...to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. Otherwise, click Ignore. 7 To use your computer's IP address. Enter "ipconfig" to show your WAP3205 as the password and click Login. 6 Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode 3 ...WAP3205 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C on page 141 for information on configuring your computer in access point mode. 3.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings • See Chapter 10 on page 85 and Chapter 11 on page 101 for information on the configuring your wireless network...
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...device mode (Section 2.1.1 on . This shows a descriptive name used to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This shows the wireless standard. For the ... up or connected). This shows the gateway IP address. Access Point Mode. ON. This displays the WAP3205 port types. Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version ... - For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is the WAP3205's model name. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the wireless LAN....
...device mode (Section 2.1.1 on . This shows a descriptive name used to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This shows the wireless standard. For the ... up or connected). This shows the gateway IP address. Access Point Mode. ON. This displays the WAP3205 port types. Table 4 Status Screen: Access Point Mode LABEL Logout Device Information Host Name Firmware Version ... - For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is the WAP3205's model name. Chapter 3 Access Point Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the wireless LAN....
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... running at full load, and the throughput is using bandwidth management. to go to view the list of the WAP3205's processing ability is currently used. CONFIGURATION Network WAP3205 User's Guide 21 Expert. Click Details... Figure 8 Menu: Access Point Mode The following screen and table show the features you should turn off other applications...
... running at full load, and the throughput is using bandwidth management. to go to view the list of the WAP3205's processing ability is currently used. CONFIGURATION Network WAP3205 User's Guide 21 Expert. Click Details... Figure 8 Menu: Access Point Mode The following screen and table show the features you should turn off other applications...
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...client. Figure 9 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 23 CHAPTER 4 Client Mode 4.1 Overview Your WAP3205 can connect to an existing network via an access point. See Chapter 11 on page ... are similar to set the IP address for your network. The clients of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN, Monitor, Configuration and Maintenance screens in Access Point Mode. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the...
...client. Figure 9 Wireless Client Mode B A After the WAP3205 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. WAP3205 User's Guide 23 CHAPTER 4 Client Mode 4.1 Overview Your WAP3205 can connect to an existing network via an access point. See Chapter 11 on page ... are similar to set the IP address for your network. The clients of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN, Monitor, Configuration and Maintenance screens in Access Point Mode. The WAP3205 wirelessly connects to the Internet. The WAP3205 has two clients that need to connect to the...
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...and time. Click Details... This displays the WAP3205 port types. For the LAN ports, this screen to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is currently used. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Profile to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Interface ...Status Interface Status Click the status to open the following screen. 26 WAP3205 User's Guide System Status Item Data For the WLAN, it displays Up when the...
...and time. Click Details... This displays the WAP3205 port types. For the LAN ports, this screen to 100%, the WAP3205 is running at full load, and the throughput is currently used. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN > Profile to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. Interface ...Status Interface Status Click the status to open the following screen. 26 WAP3205 User's Guide System Status Item Data For the WLAN, it displays Up when the...
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... the profile is not available or the WAP3205 fails to create a new profile. Auto means the WAP3205 automatically scans for your WAP3205. This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless network with the wireless network. WAP3205 User's Guide 27 Select a profile and...the Add button in this profile associates. SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type Add Delete Edit Activate indicates the profile is activated but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to modify it. Click this button to associate with ...
... the profile is not available or the WAP3205 fails to create a new profile. Auto means the WAP3205 automatically scans for your WAP3205. This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless network with the wireless network. WAP3205 User's Guide 27 Select a profile and...the Add button in this profile associates. SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type Add Delete Edit Activate indicates the profile is activated but the specified wireless network is activated and the WAP3205 connects to modify it. Click this button to associate with ...
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...the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select No Security in this screen. Network Name Enter the name of the access point to the WAP3205. Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive ... Profile > Add The following table describes the labels in this field. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide Figure 14 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. Network Name Enter the name of the access point to which you want to connect...
...the access point to which you are connecting. (SSID) Security Security Mode Select No Security in this screen. Network Name Enter the name of the access point to the WAP3205. Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup Profile Name Enter a descriptive ... Profile > Add The following table describes the labels in this field. 28 WAP3205 User's Guide Figure 14 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. Network Name Enter the name of the access point to which you want to connect...
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...Figure 15 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP The following table describes the labels in this profile. PassPhrase Enter a passphrase (up to the WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 29 Chapter 4 Client Mode Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to ...save your changes back to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. This key is referred to a wireless network. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into a complicated string that is requested from all devices wishing to connect to as the "key". A...
...Figure 15 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WEP The following table describes the labels in this profile. PassPhrase Enter a passphrase (up to the WAP3205. WAP3205 User's Guide 29 Chapter 4 Client Mode Table 9 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: No Security (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to ...save your changes back to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. This key is referred to a wireless network. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the WAP3205 into a complicated string that is requested from all devices wishing to connect to as the "key". A...
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... enter any one time. Click Apply to save your changes back to log into the wireless network. Table 11 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup ...transmission. Keep this setting at any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F"). Both the WAP3205 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated ... you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Click Cancel to go back to connect uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode. ...
... enter any one time. Click Apply to save your changes back to log into the wireless network. Table 11 Client Mode: WLAN > Profile: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Setup ...transmission. Keep this setting at any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9", "A-F"). Both the WAP3205 and the wireless stations must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated ... you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Click Cancel to go back to connect uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode. ...
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... Site Survey to open a configuration screen where you are connecting. BSSID indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to it . This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password ... strong security on this wireless network. Table 12 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open the following table describes the labels in this screen to scan for authentication. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 Select the...
... Site Survey to open a configuration screen where you are connecting. BSSID indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the WAP3205 is connecting to it . This displays the MAC address of the wireless device. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password ... strong security on this wireless network. Table 12 Client Mode: WLAN > Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Station Site Survey # Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open the following table describes the labels in this screen to scan for authentication. WAP3205 User's Guide 31 Select the...
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...Strength This displays the strength of the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device. Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of this wireless device. Auth. SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless signal.... The signal strength mainly depends on the WAP3205. Encryption This displays the data encryption method used by this device. Signal Strength...
...Strength This displays the strength of the wireless device. Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device. Network Type This displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of this wireless device. Auth. SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless signal.... The signal strength mainly depends on the WAP3205. Encryption This displays the data encryption method used by this device. Signal Strength...
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... Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 85) to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the network through another access point. • Use other Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 26) to configure the security...
... Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen (Section 4.6 on page 85) to configure the wireless settings and wireless security between the WAP3205 and another access point and also lets wireless clients connect to the network through another access point. • Use other Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 26) to configure the security...
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... (for example, using over the wireless LAN. Use this percentage is close to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This shows the level of the AP or wireless router with which the WAP3205 is using . For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is... down) or Up (line is currently associated. This shows the SSID and MAC address of wireless security the WAP3205 is currently using bandwidth management. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel ...
... (for example, using over the wireless LAN. Use this percentage is close to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen. This shows the level of the AP or wireless router with which the WAP3205 is using . For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is... down) or Up (line is currently associated. This shows the SSID and MAC address of wireless security the WAP3205 is currently using bandwidth management. Chapter 5 Universal Repeater Mode Table 14 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL Name (SSID) Channel Operating Channel ...
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...a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Select a default WEP key to log into the wireless network. WEP Key WEP Default Key Select Shared Key to force ...WEP The following table describes the labels in this option to have to provide the WEP key to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. Keep this setting at Open unless you are connecting...
...a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have the WAP3205 connect to the specified access point. Select a default WEP key to log into the wireless network. WEP Key WEP Default Key Select Shared Key to force ...WEP The following table describes the labels in this option to have to provide the WEP key to use for data encryption. 40 WAP3205 User's Guide Encryption Type Select Open or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. Keep this setting at Open unless you are connecting...
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... and wireless client at the same time. Network Selection Select the wireless device to which device configuration mode you want the WAP3205 to operate. Figure 31 Operation Mode 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration Configure the wireless network settings on the device configuration mode. 7.2.3.1 ...Universal Repeater Mode When the WAP3205 is in the following screen. Click Next to...
... and wireless client at the same time. Network Selection Select the wireless device to which device configuration mode you want the WAP3205 to operate. Figure 31 Operation Mode 7.2.3 Wireless Configuration Configure the wireless network settings on the device configuration mode. 7.2.3.1 ...Universal Repeater Mode When the WAP3205 is in the following screen. Click Next to...